SUMMARY:
Participates in the planting, maintenance and care of plants, trees, flowers and landscaping at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participates in the planting, maintenance and care of plants, trees, flowers and landscaping, in keeping with established work plans. Coordinates work tasks with volunteers.
May care for plants in a greenhouse and nursery prior to their installation in the landscape.
Loads, transports, and unloads plants and materials from truck Uses proper horticultural techniques to water, prune, fertilize, weed and mulch.
Assists in ensuring a safe environment for visitors and general public. Identifies safety hazards and informs supervisor of hazards.
Takes corrective action.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates, supervisors, customers, vendors and any other persons or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.
The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work breaks, where applicable.
